MHPC Occupational Therapy Adjunct Instructor (Union, Missouri)

The adjunct instructor is responsible for assisting the primary lab instructor in the instruction and assessment of lab skills at the Columbia campus of Moberly Area Community College.

Essential Duties:

• Assess student competencies of skill sets
• Prepare and set up lab as directed by primary instructor
• Teach and observe OT skills as related to course material
• Grade assignments within the course.
• Submit course grades by the due date.
• Meet with students, as needed, related to courses taught.
• Utilize on-line platforms, such as Canvas, Zoom, and software to support teaching responsibilities.
• Attend meetings with supervisor as requested or as needed.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must hold current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Missouri.
• Must be initially certified by NBCOT as an occupational therapist (OTR/L) or occupational therapy assistant (COTA/L).
• Must hold a current driver's license.
• Must hold a current BLS certification.

Education:

• Initially certified as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or occupational therapist (OT)
• Licensed in the state of Missouri
• Bachelor's degree required
• At least an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required of occupational therapy assistants and a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Skills:

• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures, including accurate record-keeping
• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes, including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of Microsoft Office
• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with the online learning environment, including the creation of digital media and utilization of learning management systems
• Documented expertise in work environment as an OTA or OT.
• Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems
• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn more about different types of information
• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions
• Strong documented background in Pediatrics, Mental Health, Kinesiology, and Physical Disabilities

Behaviors: Exhibit qualities of emotional maturity, genuineness, self-confidence, common sense, judgment, fairness, creativity, discretion, decisiveness, resiliency, adaptability, courage of convictions, tolerance for ambiguity, integrity and trustworthiness, ability to make good, consistent and fair decisions (based on fact and data), ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year work experience as a COTA or OT
• Strong documented background in Pediatrics, Mental Health, Kinesiology, and Physical Disabilities

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and transcripts for review. Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.